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MVC to Open New Hearing on Katama Meadows Subdivision

Louisa Hufstader | Saturday, January 17 2026 - 9:10am

The Martha’s Vineyard Commission will open a new public hearing next week on revised plans for the Katama Meadows subdivision, after commissioners voted Thursday to accept the withdrawal of a previous application.

Katama Meadows

Martha's Vineyard Commission

Honors List

Claire Chatinover of Edgartown and William Kadison of Vineyard Haven have been named to the Tabor Academy honors list for the first semester for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Former Probation Officer Is Sentenced on Drug Charges

Sara Brown

The former longtime chief probation officer for Suffolk superior court was sentenced to three to five years in prison on Friday on drug charges that occurred on the Vineyard. Milton Britton Sr., 66, pleaded guilty in Dukes County superior court to possessing class B drugs (cocaine) with intent to distribute.

By SARA BROWN

The former longtime chief probation officer for Suffolk superior court was sentenced to three to five years in prison on Friday on drug charges that occurred on the Vineyard.

Milton Britton Sr., 66, pleaded guilty in Dukes County superior court to possessing class B drugs (cocaine) with intent to distribute.

With Help From Island Friends, Their House Becomes a Home

Remy Tumin

Ralph Gross stood in his brand new living room one afternoon this week, the freshly painted yellow walls and new furniture a far cry from the room that once held two bunk beds for his five sisters and mother.

“We washed the clothes over there,” Mr. Gross, 74, said pointing to the new red bathroom, once a washroom and now a full bath and handicap accessible.

“It’s pretty much the same, but so much better,” he said with a warm smile.

Hello Nathan

Gabrielle Joubert and Derick Brodeur of Edgartown announce the birth of a son, Nathan James Brodeur, born on April 5 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Nathan weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces at birth.

Victoria Arrives

Jaime Wood and John Dowling of Vineyard Haven announce the birth of a daughter, Victoria Mae Dowling, born on April 4 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. Victoria weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces at birth and joins big sister Ashley and big brother Brendon.

Beetlebung Coffee House

In search of a Bungaccino? An Eggwich? A panini? Fans of the Beetlebung Coffee House, located for nearly seven years on Beach street in Vineyard Haven, will now have to travel up-Island to enjoy their coffee and sweet treats. Renee Molinari, who co-owns the Beetlebung coffee shop and sister retail store with her husband, John, said the coffee house will relocate to 24 Basin Road in Menemsha and reopen in May.

The new location is situated next to an existing Beetlebung retail store, in the former home of the Menemsha Café.